Finding the Third Proportional to 13,569 and 28,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,569 and 28,893 is: 61,522.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,569 : 28,893 = 28,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,569/28,893 = 28,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,569x = 28,893 × 28,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,569x = 834,805,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,805,449/13,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,522.99
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